21 Amazing Pics That Prove Animals Can Be War Heroes

Вторник, 23 Июня 2015 г. 01:18 + в цитатник

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Animals have often shown bravery amid terrible circumstances. We often take for granted the huge sacrifices that all types of animals put forth in bloody battles waged by humans. Here are some incredible examples of these dedicated pets proving their courage on the battlegrounds:

A cat aboard the HMS Dreadnought in World War I takes a nap in a cannon.
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The Germans used pigeons with cameras strapped on them during the first World War.
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A German soldier passes the time with his canine friend in 1940.
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Convoy was the adorable ship cat of Britain's HMS Hermione in 1941, a title which earned him his own hammock.
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A German defense dog leaps to join soldiers in the trenches in 1918.
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Rip the rescue dog saved 100 victims of London air raids between 1940 and 1941. He was honored for his bravery in 1945.
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Simon, the beloved cat of the HMS Amethyst, earned its keep by killing rats when the ship was trapped for 101 days during the Chinese Civil War.
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Sgt. Stubby was a famous war dog who fought for the U.S. during World War I. Stubby eventually outranked even his own owner in terms of military honors!
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During World War I, Lizzie the elephant assisted American troops in many ways. Here she is loading supplies onto a plane in India. She also learned to play soccer with the troops!
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This photo, taken in 1918, illustrates how carrier pigeons were used to send messages for the British troops.
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This photo (from around 1916 to 1918) shows a No. 32 Squadron pilot and his loyal fox friend.
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Judy the dog not only survived a World War II POW camp in Japan, but she also helped other prisoners find water sources that kept them alive. She was honored in 1946.
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Sergeant Reckless, a war horse of the Korean War, received two Purple Hearts for delivering ammunition to soldiers while under enemy fire on the battlefield.
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Theo, a bomb sniffing dog who served in Afghanistan, was laid to rest with military honors for his heroic efforts.
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Jimmy the donkey was born in a WWI trench and given high military honors. In this photo from 1916, a soldier feeds a resting Jimmy.
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Camels carry injured men to safety on their backs while crossing the Northwest Frontier of India in 1914.
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A Russian soldier uses a cat to send a message to allies during the 1940s.
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Bretagne is the last surviving rescue dog who assisted search teams in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. In this photo, she rests with a firefighter after searching the rubble for 12 hours a day.
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A Japanese solider helps his injured horse drink water in 1942.
Dogs are seen transporting supplies and messages during World War I.
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A WWI cavalry officer protects his horses from a gas attack.